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Friday, January 6, 2012

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Lesson learned - do NOT take the first job that is offered to you if you are unsure. I learned to trust my instincts about a job. The previous job that I had was horrible. I was unprepared for what arose and I did not like working with two male clients for nine hours a day. They were rude and disgusting and I felt like I was in prison, stuck with them. I couldn't do it.

So, I am job searching again, but I feel good that I am free from that job and that I can actually look for a job working with kids. I love kids and that would be a much better fit for me. :) I don't really like job hunting, but it's gonna be okay. I just have to trust God that he knows what is best for me.

To make my week better, I have invited my little sister, Aly to have a slumber party with me tomorrow night and I think it's going to be a blast! :)

@Courtney - I was a Caseworker for two male clients, making sure that they had constant supervision, but they were extremely rude and on my first shift alone, one seriously wanted to commit suicide and I was never trained what to do. No one answered the phone when I called for assistance. The second night, the other one was throwing up blood and I couldn't get ahold of anyone. It was very stressful and I couldn't do it. I'd much rather work with kids.

@CherylAnne - I totally agree. It's very important to find a job that you like. Hopefully I can get one working with kids since I love kids! :) Thanks!

Sorry you had to deal with that :o( That's why I ended up NOT working in the social services field--even though that's originally what I thought I wanted to do (my degree is in sociology, with a minor in psychology). I interviewed for one job where they wanted me to make home-visits at all hours of the day in DETROIT (and yes, the city is as bad/dangerous as you've heard).

Keep your head up and keep looking--I hope you find exactly what you're looking for :o)

@Courtney - I can't say where (confidentiality). My degree is in Child, Adult, and Family Services. I was kinda looking for a human resource type position and now I'm looking for anything. I applied to work as an assistant teacher at a daycare, which is something I'd love to do.

@Angela - Thank you! This is the field that I originally thought too, but I don't wanna do that type of work. Home-visits in Detroit sounds terrible!! Hopefully I can find a job that I will really love. :)

My best to you in finding the right job for you> But you really do not know a job until you are in it for a few hours or days. You were wise to leave to seek less stifling, cruel workplaces. Oh, you have a new follower - me! Roland